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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic - Subpart A - General Provisions (50 CFR 622.1-622.17).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Landing Fishing vessel Policy/planning Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Marine fishes Crustaceans International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of Part 622 of the Code of Federal Regulations, among other things: sets out the purpose and scope of Part 622; gives definitions and acronyms for purposes of part 622 and; defines the relation of regulations contained in Part 622 to other laws and regulations. It also provides for some other matters of general interest to Part 622.

Full text
English
Website
www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

Legislation | United States of America | 1976 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX